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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.36, 3,390.36 and 874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.36, 3,390.36 and 874.36 is: 1,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.36 : 3,390.36 = 874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.36/3,390.36 = 874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.36x = 3,390.36 × 874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.36x = 2,964,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,395.17/2,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.47

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